Drew WilsonMay 14, 2019
5min732
“Bottom line is, clients invest in government affairs to win."
Tag: Justin DayA nice warm evening in Tallahassee on a very busy street while taking this shot.
Drew WilsonMay 14, 2019Drew WilsonFebruary 25, 2019
5min697
Cardenas Partners quarterly hauls were consistent throughout 2018.
Peter SchorschJanuary 2, 2019
22min495
With Election 2018 in the rearview mirror — and a new raft of elected officials set to take over the Capitol and elsewhere this year — it’s time to look at who’ll be the political players in 2019. The much-discussed “blue wave” didn’t materialize as expected in Florida, though for the first time in eight […]
Peter SchorschDecember 5, 2018
7min734
Though she doesn’t officially take office for more than a month, Agriculture Commissioner-elect Nikki Fried is already making a splash in the Capital, and laying out clear markers for both her nascent administration and her stewardship of the state Democratic Party — of which she is now, somewhat improbably, the de facto leader. Fried’s transition […]
Drew WilsonDecember 5, 2018
6min632
Incoming Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried announced her inaugural committee Wednesday, with political consultant Ben Pollara and Jenni Shaffren — Fried’s sister — tapped to serve as committee co-chairs. Pollara was a senior adviser to Fried’s campaign and served as the campaign manager of the successful 2016 ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana in the Sunshine […]
Drew WilsonNovember 19, 2018
4min487
Lobbying shop Capital City Consulting posted another banner report for the third quarter of the year, reeling well over $2 million between their legislative and executive branch efforts. Lobby firms report their quarterly compensation numbers in ranges covering $10,000 increments up to $50,000. Using the middle number for each of the firm’s clients shows the […]
Drew WilsonSeptember 19, 2018
7min378
Democratic Rep. Sean Shaw on Wednesday announced he had formed a “General Election Finance Committee” for his Attorney General campaign against Republican nominee Ashley Moody. The list features more than a score names, with Capital City Consulting lobbyist Justin Day, Merlin Law Group founder William Merlin and former Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink are […]
Drew WilsonAugust 31, 2018
15min728
Lobbying compensation reports are in for the second quarter, and the usual rankings have been shaken up among the state’s top-earning lobby firms. After several quarters leading the pack, Ballard Partners has slipped to second place in legislative lobbying compensation while Southern Strategy Group ascended to the top spot. It doesn’t hurt that the firm […]
Drew WilsonAugust 17, 20184min348
The team at Capital City Consulting once again cracked seven figures in lobbying pay according to newly filed compensation reports. The lucrative quarter should come as no surprise — Capital City Consulting has consistently placed among the state’s top firms when it comes to revenue. Lobbyists are required to report compensation from their principals in […]
Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2018
12min487
Whether it’s lighting up the grill or some bottle rockets, Floridians are expected to bring some weekend flair to a mid-week Fourth of July. AAA – The Auto Club Group forecasts a record-breaking 46.9 million Americans will hit the road between Tuesday and Sunday to celebrate Independence Day, and Orlando once again tops the list […]